Hi, Dose any one have a set of PMC and system parameters for a Yam CK-2 lathe with a Fanuc 10T Please.
Any help will be much appreciated.
Thanks Andy
Any help will be much appreciated.
Thanks Andy
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Yam CK-2 Fanuc 10T
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Pocket with thru bolt hole for spoilboard hold down
I need to replace my spoilboard and I would like to change the toolpaths in my file. The spoilboard has 16 elongated holes for a M8 x 25mm button head bolt. There are 2 toolpaths; the first cuts an elongated pocket .1875" deep to recess the head of the hold bolt and second cuts an elongated bolt hole from the floor of the pocket to the backside of the .75 mdf. The pocket toolpath runs first, then the bolt hole toolpath runs.
Is there a method to have vCarve Pro 9 to cut the pocket then bolt hole at each hold down location to cut down on the number of moves for the machine?
Is there a method to have vCarve Pro 9 to cut the pocket then bolt hole at each hold down location to cut down on the number of moves for the machine?
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Convince me (not) to buy a G540 for my Taig
Finally moved into a place where I can get my shop back up and running. Was able to score the Taig I built from my buddy who I sold it to about 4yrs ago, and he gave me an even better deal than I gave him!
My setup is 3x 273oz steppers (kl23h276-30-8b) and 3 KL-4030 drivers, 36v 3A psu, and a C10S breakout. It was working about 6 months ago at my buddy's house, but there is some issue now and the C10 is currently not outputting signal. Suspect a wire has came loose, or the board is bad, had similar issue and the past and, after trying everything, replacing the C10 fixed the issue, so that's what I'm thinking I'll do straight off this go round..
or...
I have always wanted to go G540 (they came out right after my original build) and now I'm tempted just skip the whole breakout setup/debug process and just go for it. My electronics box will look a lot cleaner as a bonus..
But $270 is a bit just for convenience/bling. How much performance increase (if any) should I expect to see? Can someone talk sense into me (for or against)? If the $$ doesn't go into the G540 it'll go into other tools.
My setup is 3x 273oz steppers (kl23h276-30-8b) and 3 KL-4030 drivers, 36v 3A psu, and a C10S breakout. It was working about 6 months ago at my buddy's house, but there is some issue now and the C10 is currently not outputting signal. Suspect a wire has came loose, or the board is bad, had similar issue and the past and, after trying everything, replacing the C10 fixed the issue, so that's what I'm thinking I'll do straight off this go round..
or...
I have always wanted to go G540 (they came out right after my original build) and now I'm tempted just skip the whole breakout setup/debug process and just go for it. My electronics box will look a lot cleaner as a bonus..
But $270 is a bit just for convenience/bling. How much performance increase (if any) should I expect to see? Can someone talk sense into me (for or against)? If the $$ doesn't go into the G540 it'll go into other tools.
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Looking for help trying to find 12 Spline Gears for my 1/4" Dual Shaft Stepper Motors
:wave:Hi there folks. I am in need of finding 12 spline gears that get pressed onto my
NEMA23 570oz/in 5A 1/4 Dual Shaft Stepper Motor (KL23H2100-50-4BM).
:confused: I have a bad motor and I know I should be able to pull the original gear off and press it onto the new motor but I would like to buy some new gears for the future just in case they are needed. Any insight would be great.
Thanks In Advance!:withstupi
NEMA23 570oz/in 5A 1/4 Dual Shaft Stepper Motor (KL23H2100-50-4BM).
:confused: I have a bad motor and I know I should be able to pull the original gear off and press it onto the new motor but I would like to buy some new gears for the future just in case they are needed. Any insight would be great.
Thanks In Advance!:withstupi
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Problem Deviation Problem
Has anyone run into this error? Target definition is not present
sometimes I get this error sometime it works just fine
V27
Thanks
RAF.
sometimes I get this error sometime it works just fine
V27
Thanks
RAF.
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Help-Need Z Axis Backlash Adjustment for 2008 Hoss X2 CNC Conversion!
Guys:
I need some help.... I have a Hoss Machine X2 CNC conversion that I built in 2008. At that time I installed the stepper control system that ran with Mach 3. Unfortunately Mach 3 and I didn't get along very well... So the little X2 got stuffed into a corner and pretty much ignored... and forgotten.
Then I recently came across the Centroid Acorn controller board (Acorn CNC controller, Step and Direction 4 axis CNC Control board with ethernet communication.DIY CNC kit). What a wonderful piece of engineering!! A "home shop" controller board that runs the same software that is utilized by the CNC industry! The board is designed and built by the same people that designed and programmed the operating software (Centroid CNC12), and it works with Windows 10, and touchscreen monitors. It's a great system!
So as you've probably guessed, I dug out my dust covered X2 and brought it back to life. It's been a joy to use! Even having to learn the "conversational" features of the CNC12 software hasn't been too bad.
But I have run into a problem that I hope someone here can help me with. I need to adjust the backlash for my Z axis. I'm in the process of doing the ball screw backlash compensations for the X, Y, and Z axis. I've got X and Y dialed in now, but Zs' a problem. Mostly due to me not remembering how I built it 10 years ago, not remembering where I put the manual that Hoss Machine supplied 10 years ago, and not being able to contact Hoss Machine (I've emailed all of the addresses that I've been able to find for him, but so far, no response).
The Z axis has two bearings to provide smooth operation for the ball screw, and the sprocket drive. One bearing is under the mounting plate, and one is above, and the ball screw nuts are on the top and bottom of this assembly. The parts are secured with set screws, which I've removed, but I'm kinda lost at what to twist, or move in order to get the pieces to be "a little closer" together. Currently I've got about 4 "steps" worth of backlash before things actually move. And I just know (I think) that this can be "removed"... or at least minimized to a much smaller amount.... if I only remembered how the darn thing went together!
So anyone that has a moment, and can share that bit of arcane (and probably very simple) piece of knowledge will gain my undying gratitude, and heart felt appreciation!!
Thanks,
Chris D
Winters, CA
I need some help.... I have a Hoss Machine X2 CNC conversion that I built in 2008. At that time I installed the stepper control system that ran with Mach 3. Unfortunately Mach 3 and I didn't get along very well... So the little X2 got stuffed into a corner and pretty much ignored... and forgotten.
Then I recently came across the Centroid Acorn controller board (Acorn CNC controller, Step and Direction 4 axis CNC Control board with ethernet communication.DIY CNC kit). What a wonderful piece of engineering!! A "home shop" controller board that runs the same software that is utilized by the CNC industry! The board is designed and built by the same people that designed and programmed the operating software (Centroid CNC12), and it works with Windows 10, and touchscreen monitors. It's a great system!
So as you've probably guessed, I dug out my dust covered X2 and brought it back to life. It's been a joy to use! Even having to learn the "conversational" features of the CNC12 software hasn't been too bad.
But I have run into a problem that I hope someone here can help me with. I need to adjust the backlash for my Z axis. I'm in the process of doing the ball screw backlash compensations for the X, Y, and Z axis. I've got X and Y dialed in now, but Zs' a problem. Mostly due to me not remembering how I built it 10 years ago, not remembering where I put the manual that Hoss Machine supplied 10 years ago, and not being able to contact Hoss Machine (I've emailed all of the addresses that I've been able to find for him, but so far, no response).
The Z axis has two bearings to provide smooth operation for the ball screw, and the sprocket drive. One bearing is under the mounting plate, and one is above, and the ball screw nuts are on the top and bottom of this assembly. The parts are secured with set screws, which I've removed, but I'm kinda lost at what to twist, or move in order to get the pieces to be "a little closer" together. Currently I've got about 4 "steps" worth of backlash before things actually move. And I just know (I think) that this can be "removed"... or at least minimized to a much smaller amount.... if I only remembered how the darn thing went together!
So anyone that has a moment, and can share that bit of arcane (and probably very simple) piece of knowledge will gain my undying gratitude, and heart felt appreciation!!
Thanks,
Chris D
Winters, CA
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Need Help! Help! Hoss X2 CNC Conversion Z Axis Backlash Problem
Guys:
About 10 years ago I converted my X2 minimill to CNC by using Hoss Machines plans. The conversion worked great, the plans were excellent, but unfortunately when I got to Mach 3, I didn't do so well. In fact the poor X2 CNC was relegated to a dusty corner, and sat there until 2 weeks ago. That's when I learned about Centroid CNC's Acorn controller (Acorn CNC controller, Step and Direction 4 axis CNC Control board with ethernet communication.DIY CNC kit), that does not use Mach 3 or 4, and also uses Windows 10 and a touch screen monitor. It's a great system!
So I now have a operating CNC milling machine that is simple to use! And it works dependably!
As I've progressed thru the process I've been "learning the machine and it's controller software", one aspect of which is the ball screw compensation process. Everything that moves has to have backlash, somewhere, or someplace, to some degree. I've gone thru my X and Y axis, and have them perfect. But my Z axis, that's my problem.... mostly because I don't remember how I built it, I also don't remember where I put the conversion instruction manual, and I can't contact Hoss Machine with the email addresses I've found.
All of which leaves me asking for help from you guys. The Z axis has a "stack of bearings" that has the ball screw nuts on the "outsides" (or ends of the "stack"). The "stack" has set screws keeping things aligned, but while I've removed the set screws, I can't make any progress on removing the excessive backlash that's there now. Mostly because I'm being very careful and not using any hammers (large or small), large wrenches, or other blunt objects.
I'm sure it's a simple process, and will take only a moment to resolve... if I only knew what I was doing. So if anyone has any idea as to how Hoss Machine designed his Z axis bearings, or how to tweak the backlash in it, I'll be extremely grateful. Appreciative too!
Thanks,
Chris D.
Winters, CA
About 10 years ago I converted my X2 minimill to CNC by using Hoss Machines plans. The conversion worked great, the plans were excellent, but unfortunately when I got to Mach 3, I didn't do so well. In fact the poor X2 CNC was relegated to a dusty corner, and sat there until 2 weeks ago. That's when I learned about Centroid CNC's Acorn controller (Acorn CNC controller, Step and Direction 4 axis CNC Control board with ethernet communication.DIY CNC kit), that does not use Mach 3 or 4, and also uses Windows 10 and a touch screen monitor. It's a great system!
So I now have a operating CNC milling machine that is simple to use! And it works dependably!
As I've progressed thru the process I've been "learning the machine and it's controller software", one aspect of which is the ball screw compensation process. Everything that moves has to have backlash, somewhere, or someplace, to some degree. I've gone thru my X and Y axis, and have them perfect. But my Z axis, that's my problem.... mostly because I don't remember how I built it, I also don't remember where I put the conversion instruction manual, and I can't contact Hoss Machine with the email addresses I've found.
All of which leaves me asking for help from you guys. The Z axis has a "stack of bearings" that has the ball screw nuts on the "outsides" (or ends of the "stack"). The "stack" has set screws keeping things aligned, but while I've removed the set screws, I can't make any progress on removing the excessive backlash that's there now. Mostly because I'm being very careful and not using any hammers (large or small), large wrenches, or other blunt objects.
I'm sure it's a simple process, and will take only a moment to resolve... if I only knew what I was doing. So if anyone has any idea as to how Hoss Machine designed his Z axis bearings, or how to tweak the backlash in it, I'll be extremely grateful. Appreciative too!
Thanks,
Chris D.
Winters, CA
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G-code processing speed
Yesterday after clocking out I tried to run a rope thread macro I have written for an Okuma lathe from 1989. I was appalled to see that it processed a loop doing nothing but incrementing a variable at about 1/100th of the speed I had expected. Truly medieval, considering the 6502 processor has been available since 1975.
Is this still a problem with more modern control? Do they intentionally slow down G-code processing speed? Is there any way to get around this problem?
Is this still a problem with more modern control? Do they intentionally slow down G-code processing speed? Is there any way to get around this problem?
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Wood Working Solutions for your Saws
I am Ruth. I am not an expertise wood worker. But my hubby was a master. Now, he wants to share his thoughts for those are searching for wood working solutions. I am the online image of him cause of his accident. Don't worry he is not dead yet....
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HELP IN SETTING UP A ROBOT / ROUTER
HELP IN SETTING UP A ROBOT / ROUTER
Hello everyone,
I am new to this forum and CNC world.
I have a small scale parts factory and we make custom body parts for automobiles. I am always looking out to make products precise and better quality.
I am looking for suggestions on making an all-purpose robot (since I can not afford separate robots and we will not be using it regularly) which can fit a waterjet cutting head to cut 4mm fiberglass parts and metal, laser cutting head to cut 2-3mm MS/SS/aluminum sheets, tig welding torch (not necessary), milling tool for wooden/foam patterns and 3D printing in plastic for patterns with work area approximately 1 cubic meter or more. If everything is not possible or proves to be very expensive, only milling and laser cutting heads will be ok for me as these will be used regularly.
Or if I can do this with a CNC router, let me know what will be the best options for me. 5 Axis minimum is required for my products.
What will be the total setup cost if I go with used / new machinery? Router / Robot.
Please let me know which will be the most economical robot for our purpose and head attachments for different work mentioned above. Where can I find used machines and used heads? What do I need to check for before buying a robot? What all comes with the machine?
I can find a CNC operator here in India who can operate the machine.
I'd be very grateful for any suggestions and help.
Looking forward for reply.
Thank you and Best Wishes from India
Hello everyone,
I am new to this forum and CNC world.
I have a small scale parts factory and we make custom body parts for automobiles. I am always looking out to make products precise and better quality.
I am looking for suggestions on making an all-purpose robot (since I can not afford separate robots and we will not be using it regularly) which can fit a waterjet cutting head to cut 4mm fiberglass parts and metal, laser cutting head to cut 2-3mm MS/SS/aluminum sheets, tig welding torch (not necessary), milling tool for wooden/foam patterns and 3D printing in plastic for patterns with work area approximately 1 cubic meter or more. If everything is not possible or proves to be very expensive, only milling and laser cutting heads will be ok for me as these will be used regularly.
Or if I can do this with a CNC router, let me know what will be the best options for me. 5 Axis minimum is required for my products.
What will be the total setup cost if I go with used / new machinery? Router / Robot.
Please let me know which will be the most economical robot for our purpose and head attachments for different work mentioned above. Where can I find used machines and used heads? What do I need to check for before buying a robot? What all comes with the machine?
I can find a CNC operator here in India who can operate the machine.
I'd be very grateful for any suggestions and help.
Looking forward for reply.
Thank you and Best Wishes from India
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Speed and cutting depth for aluminum??
What will be the right spindle speed and feeding rate for a 3mm 4 flute end mill? And which pass depth should I use for cutting in aluminum?
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4 nema 23 (270) stepper motors stop suddenly working
Hi
All 4 stepper motors stop suddenly working under Mach 3 on my main pc and even with my 2nd pc.
When I hit the x, y, z buttons on my pc Mach 3 is moving on the screen but the step motors are not working
As per attached picture, the rockcliff stepper driver card look powered, connections are good.
Do you have an idea of the problem and the solution
Thanks
Jack
All 4 stepper motors stop suddenly working under Mach 3 on my main pc and even with my 2nd pc.
When I hit the x, y, z buttons on my pc Mach 3 is moving on the screen but the step motors are not working
As per attached picture, the rockcliff stepper driver card look powered, connections are good.
Do you have an idea of the problem and the solution
Thanks
Jack
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Newbie The stepper question
Hello to all...:wave:
I have some questions for my new project. There are two nema 23 stepper motors. Which one would work better with a 8825 driver based on these values? Or maybe, which one would use the full potential of torque, speed and temperature without damaging the driver boards?
Thank you for your answers.
Regards
The first...
Step Angle: 1.8 deg
Voltage: 4.0v
Current: 2.0A
Resistance: 2.0Ω
Inductance: 6.2mH
Holding Torque: 1.1Nm
Diameter: 6.35mm
The second...
Step Angle: 1.8 deg
Voltage: 2.5V
Current: 2.8A
Resistance: 0.9Ω
Inductance: 2.5mH
Holding Torque: 1.22Nm
I have some questions for my new project. There are two nema 23 stepper motors. Which one would work better with a 8825 driver based on these values? Or maybe, which one would use the full potential of torque, speed and temperature without damaging the driver boards?
Thank you for your answers.
Regards
The first...
Step Angle: 1.8 deg
Voltage: 4.0v
Current: 2.0A
Resistance: 2.0Ω
Inductance: 6.2mH
Holding Torque: 1.1Nm
Diameter: 6.35mm
The second...
Step Angle: 1.8 deg
Voltage: 2.5V
Current: 2.8A
Resistance: 0.9Ω
Inductance: 2.5mH
Holding Torque: 1.22Nm
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Need Help! have STL of bas relief with undercuts, which CAM will make 4 or 5 axis toolpaths?
I would like to carve a bas relief art piece that includes undercuts . It is from a scan and in STL format.
Can anyone offer suggestions on CAM software that actually works with such real world objects ?
I know I could eliminate the undercuts in the model , but those results would look inferior, less dimensional.
I'm hoping for a continuous 4 or 5 axis solution.
Thanks!
Can anyone offer suggestions on CAM software that actually works with such real world objects ?
I know I could eliminate the undercuts in the model , but those results would look inferior, less dimensional.
I'm hoping for a continuous 4 or 5 axis solution.
Thanks!
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Long threaded part?
Hello
I have a part that is .495 x 5.687. The od thread is
1/2-20,2A and is 5.34 long and has a .380 thru hole. Material is 304 SS. Its been quite some time since I programmed a part like this. Im pretty certain its turn section then G32 for threading then turn next section then G32 and keep repeating. Im going to be running this on a Star SR38 TypeB.
Anyone who has examples or macros would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks
I have a part that is .495 x 5.687. The od thread is
1/2-20,2A and is 5.34 long and has a .380 thru hole. Material is 304 SS. Its been quite some time since I programmed a part like this. Im pretty certain its turn section then G32 for threading then turn next section then G32 and keep repeating. Im going to be running this on a Star SR38 TypeB.
Anyone who has examples or macros would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks
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Need Help! New PathPilot 2 infinitely reboots
I took delivery of a new PCNC 440, and spent last evening and today assembling the stand and lifting the mill onto the chip pan and stand.
I'm using my own monitor, not a Tormach one, plugged into the HDMI out of the PathPilot box; a very small 1280x720 HDMI display with 100% seal (no air holes.)
After plugging everything in as per the documentation, and turning it on, the display showed the boot up images (BIOS and Tormach logo) and then loaded a white desktop with the Tormach gribble background. And nothing else.
I found that I could right-click the desktop to open a Terminal, and I further poked around until I found that the command that was supposed to auto-start was "operator_login," which I started.
Doing so would load the license acknowledgement and configure-the-machine screens that are shown in the documentation. I chose the appropriate bits, and it continued to update the Mesa FPGA firmware, and told me to reboot the machine.
I did so, and now the operator_login seems to auto-load, but then immediately reboots the machine!
I'm stuck in a loop where the machine boots, POSTs, loads the Mint linux and Tormach stuff, and then immediately reboots.
I also tried with a bigger display just to make sure that wasn't the problem, but this is still happening.
The instruction booklet says that my machine should have come with a recovery DVD and a DVD drive; neither of those were actually in the package.
I'd have expected perhaps a recovery USB stick instead, but apparently no such luck?
So, any ideas what could be going on, and what I can do to make some chips this week-end instead of having to wait for tech support turn-around? (Which will be terrible, as I'm not at the machine during weekdaytime.)
I'm using my own monitor, not a Tormach one, plugged into the HDMI out of the PathPilot box; a very small 1280x720 HDMI display with 100% seal (no air holes.)
After plugging everything in as per the documentation, and turning it on, the display showed the boot up images (BIOS and Tormach logo) and then loaded a white desktop with the Tormach gribble background. And nothing else.
I found that I could right-click the desktop to open a Terminal, and I further poked around until I found that the command that was supposed to auto-start was "operator_login," which I started.
Doing so would load the license acknowledgement and configure-the-machine screens that are shown in the documentation. I chose the appropriate bits, and it continued to update the Mesa FPGA firmware, and told me to reboot the machine.
I did so, and now the operator_login seems to auto-load, but then immediately reboots the machine!
I'm stuck in a loop where the machine boots, POSTs, loads the Mint linux and Tormach stuff, and then immediately reboots.
I also tried with a bigger display just to make sure that wasn't the problem, but this is still happening.
The instruction booklet says that my machine should have come with a recovery DVD and a DVD drive; neither of those were actually in the package.
I'd have expected perhaps a recovery USB stick instead, but apparently no such luck?
So, any ideas what could be going on, and what I can do to make some chips this week-end instead of having to wait for tech support turn-around? (Which will be terrible, as I'm not at the machine during weekdaytime.)
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Next Gen Control, Changing Parameters... No option for chaning
I just installed an auger and need to change parameter 209:3 to 1 (Enable chip conveyor) but cant find that anywhere. Seems online I need to change setting 7 to allow parameter changes but setting 7 doesnt exist.
Is there something locking me out? I have the keys on the control side set to unlock and estop engaged. Ill obviously check with Haas but I want the machine running this weekend not next week sometime...
Is there something locking me out? I have the keys on the control side set to unlock and estop engaged. Ill obviously check with Haas but I want the machine running this weekend not next week sometime...
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New Machine Build I need help to config mastercam 2018 postprocessor with mach3 machine
Hello, i have a home made cnc machine i useded with aspire since lot of time. now i get mastercam 2018 to try it. i have no experience with this software. i try to configure machine and post but i get an error when i try to update post fom mach3 web sit(MasterCam_MACH3B.pst). when i try to update i get this page:
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selected post were not all valid. detected post previous to mastercamx version, already updated,read only, binned post or not mp style post file.
at this time i have a 3 axe cnc machine but I when to update to have a 5 axe.
can anybody can help me to understand how to configure mastercam for mach3?
Thanks
selected post were not all valid. detected post previous to mastercamx version, already updated,read only, binned post or not mp style post file.
at this time i have a 3 axe cnc machine but I when to update to have a 5 axe.
can anybody can help me to understand how to configure mastercam for mach3?
Thanks
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Enclosure mod...LOL...
Sometimes you do,what ya gotta do.
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Newbie Need Help Loading Tools - MV80, Fanuc 11M
We just got a MV80 into the shop and put power to it. I am the one to get it running and have all of the manuals, but my experience is all on the Fadal side and a little on the Mori lathe with a Moric control. I have loaded the first program, got my fixture offset but cannot figure out what the manual is telling me to do to set the tools in the magazine and then to set the tool offset.
I get that tool 00 is the active tool and that calling tools is somewhat of a random association in the magazine depending on where the magazine is in its rotation when tools are needed. But how do I set the tool's length offset? And how do I use MDI to call up and load the tools? Is there a procedure out there that is more "English" than this Mori manual?
I assume "registering tool data" means "entering tool offsets". I cant tell if I need to do procedure one and procedure two or if they are "option 1" and "option 2". (p.155 - 160 of the MV-80 machine manual). And why would you have 40 magazines? There is only one magazine with 40 pots.
I am SO close to running this simple program, but I have no idea how to get over this one. Not even close to the Fadal from what I can tell.
Basically I'm wondering: how do you guys do it?
I get that tool 00 is the active tool and that calling tools is somewhat of a random association in the magazine depending on where the magazine is in its rotation when tools are needed. But how do I set the tool's length offset? And how do I use MDI to call up and load the tools? Is there a procedure out there that is more "English" than this Mori manual?
I assume "registering tool data" means "entering tool offsets". I cant tell if I need to do procedure one and procedure two or if they are "option 1" and "option 2". (p.155 - 160 of the MV-80 machine manual). And why would you have 40 magazines? There is only one magazine with 40 pots.
I am SO close to running this simple program, but I have no idea how to get over this one. Not even close to the Fadal from what I can tell.
Basically I'm wondering: how do you guys do it?
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